Waking to see the fells covered in snow I pondered what to do that day. I had thought of a recce of the first section on the Joss Naylor Challenge but the snow would have made that difficult.Finding the right lines and trods etc. So I opted for plan B and a recce of part of the Lakeland Ultra 50 mile. The section I chose was from Troutbeck to Skelwith Bridge. A lot of the route I already know so this was an exercise on joinig the dots as it were.
Parking near the church I reversed the route up to the Garburn track to be sure where to leave it and drop into the valley. Then I headed along Robin Lane and Jenkin Crag into Ambleside. Contrasting views here.
Firstly the Fairfield Horsehoe looking splendid.
Then this blot on the landscape.
I did not actually go to the checkpoint at Rock & Run but cut through the lanes to the park and headed to Loughrigg. Straightforward over the main path and down to the step road descent to Skelwith Bridge.
So recce complete it is just a case of getting back to the car in Troutbeck. I am planning to do the Loughrigg Silver How Chase in three weeks so check out the route to Lily Tarn on the way back.
Back through Ambleside I stop at Fellinis to book our cinema and meal for the evening and reverse the route to Troutbeck. A good run.
Sunday I had hoped to get onto the scar and support those Helm Hill Runners doing 'That's Lyth' but family matters get in the way, and more decorating. Although we are now on to choosing light fittings.
Today cake is treacle tart. Excellent.
Last week it was spicy apple.
Russell
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